Associate Director

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally.  We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities.  This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale.  We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

• Quantitative Degree/CFA or similar business qualification or equivalent work experience appropriate to the role.
• Min. 5 years’ experience in leveraged finance and/ or venture debt lending.
• Experience in structuring and executing transactions and risk management.
• Compliance and governance experience would be considered a positive.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel, being able to manage and handle complex issues. Experience with financial models and good understanding of financial statements is beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of leveraged finance and/or growth capital structures, including negotiation of legal documentation.
• Industry knowledge in the general finance market desirable, but not essential, including a good understanding of lending practices, including structures, risk mitigation, covenant requirements, pricing and competition.
• Excellent customer service, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Thorough comprehension of credit risk management, credit administration, loan production and servicing.
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements, remaining in good standing with regulatory agencies.
• Good commercial, financial acumen and capability in strategic thinking, executive level reporting and effective business planning.
• Confident, ambitious and good team working skills combined with being able to interact within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport in order to engage employees and gain support of peers.
• Influencing skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management, regulators, and committees.
• Ability to build industry network and develop strong relationships with all business areas.
• Support the development of a strong balanced and effective team by conveying clearly goals and expectations.
• High levels of drive, energy and personal commitment to success.
• Ability to package and present ideas in a persuasive manner.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrate sound business judgement.
• Results-orientated, holds self accountable.

Hybrid working - expectation of 2-3 days per week in the London office.